monocotyledonous

Adjective

Meaning

Having only one cotyledon, seed lobe, or seminal leaf.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

monocotyledon monocot monocotic

Antonyms

dicotyledonous

Related terms

monocotyledon monocot

Examples

Species with one cotyledon are called monocotyledonous ("monocots"). Source: Internet

The main constituents of the diet are woody, dicotyledonous species; monocotyledonous plants are not eaten regularly. Source: Internet

The Araceae are a family of monocotyledonous flowering plants in which flowers are borne on a type of inflorescence called a spadix. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

monocotyledon Monocotyledonae Monocotyledones monocotyledony monocotylous monocovalent